Tennessee


Chef Hilda Pope
Governor's Executive Residence


 
 
Cherry-Wood Smoked Catfish Cakes with
Field Greens and Tennessee Caviar,
Grainger Tomato Coulis,
Wasabi/Lime Mayonnaise,
Spicy Remoulade Sauce,
Tennessee Paddle Fish Caviar Garnish



Cherry-Wood Smoked Catfish Cakes
Serves 6

Ingredients

Catfish filets
Dijon Mustard
Small Capers
Worcestshire Sauce
Sautéed finely chopped onion
Sautéed finely chopped red pepper
Mayonnaise
Italian bread crumbs
Panko bread crumbs
Chopped flat leaf parsley
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Butter
Salt & Pepper

Dry Rub
Paprika
Cracked black pepper
Kosher salt
Olive oil
Chili powder
Dry Thyme
Garlic powder
Cherry Wood Chips

 


Portion/Unit
1 lb
1 T
1 T
1 T
1 T
1 T
2 T
1/4 cup
1/2 cup
1 T
1/4 cup
4 T
Taste

Dry Rub
3 T
1 T
2 t
2 T
2 T
1 T
2 t
2 T
Preparation
Mix dry rub ingredients together. Rub fish with olive oil and dry rub. Smoke with Cherry wood chips for 20 to 30 minutes. Let catfish cool and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to overnight. Crumble cooked catfish and add mustard, mayonnaise, capers, onions, red bell pepper, worcestshire sauce and Italian bread crumbs. Shape into 2-inch patties, dredge into Panko crumbs, and refrigerate. Mix olive oil and butter in fry pan. Fry catfish cakes for 3-5 minutes on each side. Set aside and keep warm.
 

Grainger Tomato Coulis
Makes 2 cups

Ingredients
Grainger tomatoes
Champagne vinegar
Olive oil
Lime Juice
Balsamic vinegar
Salt

 


Portion/Unit
2 medium size
2 T
2 T
1 t
2 T
Taste
Preparation
Peel and seed tomatoes. Process all ingredients in food processor until liquefied and smooth. Chill until very cold.

Wasabi/Lime Mayonnaise
Makes 1/2 cup

Ingredients
Mayonnaise
Wasabi Powder
Lime zest
Lime juice

 


Portion/Unit
1/2 cup
2 t
1 t
1 t
Preparation
Blend together all ingredients. Set aside.

Spicy Remoulade Sauce
Makes 1 cup

Ingredients
Mayonnaise
Whole-grain mustard
Tiny Capers
Cornichons
Chopped flat-leaf parsley
Ketchup
Scallion - chopped
Paprika
Ancho Chile powder
Tabasco

 


Portion/Unit
3/4 cup
2 t
2 t
2 T
1 T
2 T
1 whole
Dash
Taste
Taste
Preparation
Combine capers, Cornichons, parsley and scallion in a food processor. Process until chopped fine. Add mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, paprika, Ancho Chile powder and Tabasco to blend. Set aside.

To Garnish & Serve
Makes 1 cup

Ingredients
Baby Field Greens
Extra Virgin olive oil
Lemon juice
Sea Salt
Chives – whole
Tennessee Paddle Fish Caviar
Lemon - Whole
Lemon Zest

 


Portion/Unit
2 cups
1-2 t
1 t
Dash
Small bunch
3 t
1
1 large strip – tied into a knot
Preparation
Make design with tomato coulis across plate with squeeze bottle. Toss baby greens with olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt and tower into one corner of plate. Hollow out a half lemon, fill with Remoulade sauce, garnish with lemon zest and set on the plate. Carefully place 3 warm catfish cakes, squeeze Wasabi Mayonnaise on top of cakes and garnish with Caviar.
(c) 2005 Great American Seafood Cook Off